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Two thousand seventeen was definitely a slow content year all across the VIVA LA NICKY social networking sites and though I realize that I’m probably speaking to about two readers right now I am not sorry.

I am not sorry because two thousand seventeen was an amazing year for me. For all the time I was “away” from social media, I was whole-heartedly enjoying real life. I was reborn in 2017. I watched my daughter grow another year older, another year sassier. I accomplished goals. I made my family proud. I traveled. I read some fascinating books on dark magic and even dabbled in half ass brujeria. I tried new foods. I chanted my heart out. I laughed. I fell in love with life but most importantly I found myself.

I am not sorry for taking time to love myself and enjoy all that life has to offer. In 2017, I realized that not every little (or big) thing has to be published on social media to be acknowledged — sometimes things are a little sweeter and a little brighter when they are cherished and celebrated in private.

BUT please, don’t get me wrong! Logging on to my analytics sites and seeing how I lost over 2000 followers on Instagram and how my page views completely plummeted last year was definitely a wakeup call. I love my social media family, I am so grateful for every single person who has inspired and supported me. I am honored to have met affluent influencers and grateful to have had the pleasure to work with amazing brands.

I love doing this and I will never stop, I might take some breaks here and there but this is something that I really enjoy doing. I love sharing my life experiences because I know that I myself look for guidance in other people. I also really enjoy testing out dope product and gadgets for your entertainment. So if you’re still there, thank you from the bottom of my heart — I promise that in 2018 I will strive to find that happy medium.

This year has brought many new adventures and people into my life. One in particular has grown to be very special, you’ve probably seen us exploring our city, attending soccer games or running around with the tiny human on the ‘gram.

Janner has become my best friend, personal photographer, comedian and designated big spoon. The way we met was pretty funny, and I’m sure he’d tell it completely different today, but from that first interaction I could tell he was someone special. He has been nothing short of amazing with me but most importantly with my tiny human.

He LOVES watches, so when I was asked for a collaboration with Jord Wood Watches I was totally stoked. Personally, I’m not the type of girl to wear watches — even though I probably should since I’m always late to everything! I scrolled through the website and the women watches were stunning and I was very tempted but I knew that he would appreciate his men’s watch so much more.

He chose the Kosso & Midnight Blue from the Conway Series, rightly named with stunning sapphire crystal glass, luminescent hands, and of course made out of Kosso wood. As you can tell from our brunch, the watch is totally stylish and very different than anything else out in the market.

The past couple of months have been a blast with him by my side, we have so much in common and share interests and pastimes. We love exploring New York City and it’s boroughs, rooting for our beloved NYCFC, eating new foods, and traveling wherever the wind takes us — but we always seem to be late…maybe with his new watch we’ll actually get to where we’re suppose to be on time.

Oh and one more thing, one lucky winner will win $100 off their very own Jord Wood Watch! Contest ends September 3rd, so make sure too ENTER!

Monthly boxes, we all get the we all love them. In today’s time we can get anything delivered to us, small little gifts every month. From beauty, fashion, jewelry, food to even monthly boxes for our furry four legged friends. So why not get a monthly “lady” box?

That’s right ladies, today we are talking periods. We all get them, I don’t know about you but my time of the month is dreaded ever since I had my tiny human. Every month felt like I couldn’t get it together with my supplies, running around last minute trying to get the best deals — thanks to that #pinktax (Yeah, government I’m #salty about it!).

Anyways, back in January you may recall an unboxing I did on my Instastories complimentary on behalf of a fun loving company called Monthly Gift and ever since then I personally signed up to receive boxes every month — which I pay for out of my own money. So of course why not share the wealth of knowledge!

Monthly Gift is a femme care company based in New York designed to make our time of the month a little less stressful. Joining is super easy all you have to do is sign up, personalize your period profile (how your fairy flow usually acts), select your match and check out.

Every month you receive a “monthly gift” jam packed with all your essentials from pads, to liners and of course tampons plus they add a special little emergency chocolate for those period cravings! Also, the company recently developed an app that can help you track you menstrual cycle, set reminders to take your birth control and even to log your experience to better understand your body. How awesome is that!

Price wise, Monthly Gift is super affordable when compared to what we pay at the drugstore or even whole sale stores like Cosco or BJ’s. You have two options, option one is to pay a full 12 month membership right there on the spot for $120 making each box $10/mo. If commitment isn’t your thing, then opt for option two which is to pay month to month at $13 giving you the liberty to end your membership whenever you choose.

Now let’s talk a little about the quality of products, simply put I am super picky about what goes around my lady parts and these products have not disappointed. A+ quality panty liners and pads, and the tampons are super resilient — no leaks. If you’re a busy girl like me, running around all day with no time to waste on femme trips to the drugstore then I strongly recommend Monthly Gift!

They say that you always meet people when you need them the most. Nelly and I were co-workers for about a year before we really became friends. One random day we decided to hang out outside of work and since that day life has changed. Nelly is the friend who I tell everything to, the good, the bad, the ugly. She lifts me when I’m down and is ready and willing to kick ass on my behalf.

So it’s been about two weeks since my birthday and I just had to share the best birthday surprise I’ve ever received thanks to my best friend. Nelly planned a secret outing to Sojo Spa Club in Edgewater, New Jersey. We went as a big group consisting of friends and of course the other birthday girl and third part of our loca trio Carla.

Sojo Spa Club is truly a mini-getaway just an hour away from New York City. From the moment we walked in we all new that it was going to be an amazing time. Admission into the club is pretty reasonable on weekdays for adults it’s $55 and on weekends it’s $65. Children can also get in on the fun for $45.

Sojo Spa Club is full of amenities from outdoor pools, saunas, therapy rooms, relaxation lounges and of course a bath house with an amazing vanity room.

Our first stop was the rooftop infinity pool where we could over look across the Hudson River to New York City, it was truly breathtaking watching the sunset. We also hit the hydrotherapy pool which was probably our favorite because of the massaging jets!

The baths were also a big hit with us, three in total and each special in their own way. Here, Nelly and I were relaxing and taking #selfies in the Silk Bath — the hottest of all the baths but the most relaxing.

Inside, on a different floor there are also a bunch of saunas for every taste. My two favorite were the Ice Sauna and the Charcoal Sauna. You can feel the impurities lifting from the body. At one point our group was trying to do hot yoga in the Charcoal Sauna, it was pretty funny! No pictures were taken because the heat in the saunas were really high and phones/cameras were not allowed.

Overall the trip was amazing and I’m extremely grateful to my best friend for planning such a special day for all of us! If you’re in the New York or New Jersey area you have to pay Sojo Spa Club a visit, enjoy a day to yourself with your closest friends/family. We were there for a total of 5-6 hours and we still didn’t get to experience everything the club had to offer. We are definitely going back for seconds!